Planetary gear transmission systems or components – Differential planetary gearing – Bevel gear differential
Reexamination Certificate
2006-03-03
2008-12-16
Ho, Ha D. (Department: 3681)
Planetary gear transmission systems or components
Differential planetary gearing
Bevel gear differential
Reexamination Certificate
active
07465246
ABSTRACT:
A drive axle assembly having at least one drive shaft tube and at least one substantially horizontal drive shaft located within the tube. The drive shaft is connected at an inboard end to a differential and an outboard end of the drive shaft has a first bevel gear. The first bevel gear is meshed with a second bevel gear within a shoulder structure. The second bevel gear is located on a non-horizontal drive shaft. A selectively closeable opening is provided in the shoulder structure for installing and maintaining the bevel gears.
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Dana Heavy Vehicle Systems Group LLC
Ho Ha D.
Marshall & Melhorn LLC
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